"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
11/04/2015 at 14:59 • Filed to: None
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"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
11/04/2015 at 14:59 • Filed to: None | 1
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It might just be time to pour one out for my beloved 01 Golf. We had a CEL a couple weeks ago, and they replaced a couple sensors. But now the light is back on, and it feels like it might be missing a cylinder. If it’s too much to fix, I’ll be putting it out to pasture. Nice view from the cab of the wrecker, though.
Steve in Manhattan
> ttyymmnn
11/04/2015 at 15:02 |
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I’ll bet you get such a deal on a TDI!
RallyWrench
> ttyymmnn
11/04/2015 at 15:05 |
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2.0? Those engines are almost impossible to kill, I’d be surprised if it’s more than a coil unit.
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> ttyymmnn
11/04/2015 at 15:05 |
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missing a cylinder.
This is why you have a check engine light. To notice when the cylinders start to go missing before the whole engine disappears. Unlucky people open the hood to find nothing but an 11 horse Briggs and Stratton single, sometimes.
Jcarr
> ttyymmnn
11/04/2015 at 15:06 |
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I feel your pain. Both of our DDs are getting to that gray area wherein each trip to the shop could be their last.
It’s a bittersweet time.
dogisbadob
> ttyymmnn
11/04/2015 at 15:09 |
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Sorry to hear about your Golf. Next time get a Toyota :)
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Jcarr
> ttyymmnn
11/04/2015 at 15:12 |
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I’ve never noticed it before, but that panel between the rear door and the hatch/rear fascia is just screaming to be painted a different color than the rest of the car.
DrJohannVegas
> ttyymmnn
11/04/2015 at 15:14 |
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Quick tip from a cheapskate grad student who has done 2.slow repairs for friends: grab a squirt/spritz bottle, get the car running, point it at the coil pack, and get that sucker damp. There’s not a lot which makes these engines misfire regularly, but the coilpacks crack and then you have a bad time. I have a pile of cores (not exactly sure why...) in my garage to demonstrate this point. Also, go on one of the various forum options (Vortex...if you dare - although the regional forums are ok, or perhaps the VW subreddit) and see if someone local has a VAG-COM/RossTech cable. You’ll get a lot more info than a basic OBD scanner. Otherwise, it’s time for that car to go LeMons racing!
EL_ULY
> ttyymmnn
11/04/2015 at 15:19 |
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It could just be the typical coil. not too bad i think
Übel
> ttyymmnn
11/04/2015 at 15:25 |
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Did you see the CEL flashing at all?
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Übel
> RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
11/04/2015 at 15:28 |
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And to some people, an 11hp Briggs and Stratton is an improvement.
Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
> ttyymmnn
11/04/2015 at 15:35 |
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I am with the others, I would give the ignition systems a good check. Find someone with VAG-COM/RossTech and have them run a diagnostic. 2.slow engines are pretty bullet proof.
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ttyymmnn
> Übel
11/04/2015 at 15:35 |
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Yup. Misfiring.
FrederickLawOlmsteez
> ttyymmnn
11/04/2015 at 15:40 |
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01? I’m going with a bad coil pack. When was the last time you swapped the plugs?
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ttyymmnn
> FrederickLawOlmsteez
11/04/2015 at 15:43 |
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Coil and plugs were replaced maybe 4 years ago. It is not original.
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Übel
> ttyymmnn
11/04/2015 at 15:45 |
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RIP Coil pack. Should be an easy fix, though.
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ttyymmnn
> Übel
11/04/2015 at 15:46 |
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That seems to be the general consensus.
jkm7680
> ttyymmnn
11/04/2015 at 15:50 |
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Def a coil pack. 2.slow engines were pretty good.
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ttyymmnn
> jkm7680
11/04/2015 at 15:53 |
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This one has definitely taken some abuse. I'm even on the original clutch after 224000 miles. We'll see what the mechanic $ay$.
thebigbossyboss
> ttyymmnn
11/04/2015 at 15:55 |
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Oh coil packs aren’t too bad buddy. Mine was only like $116 or something. And the car sounded like a tractor. lol.
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FrederickLawOlmsteez
> ttyymmnn
11/04/2015 at 16:01 |
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Hmm, if spark is good, have a look at fuel. How many miles on the injectors? I’d run some seafoam/techron through it first.
coelacanthist
> RallyWrench
11/04/2015 at 16:28 |
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Agreed, I've had a few of them. They get and deserve a lot of grief for being antiquated and under powered, but they are dang near bullet proof.
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jkm7680
> ttyymmnn
11/04/2015 at 17:02 |
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God damn! Some people go through clutches every 70k!
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ttyymmnn
> jkm7680
11/04/2015 at 17:19 |
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I guess I’m a good clutcher.